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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.34 and 370.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.34 and 370.55 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 370.55 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/370.55 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 370.55 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 137,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,304.99/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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